Oakes Organising

Don’t Make Life About Possessions

Came across this today from & thought how true this post is. A lot of people do make life about collecting things that make them happy sometimes for only a short while.
Rather than spending money on making memories with their loved ones.
I know people that won’t invite guests to their home as they are embarrassed & concerned about being judged.

People will remember you for your kindness not what car you drove or how big your kitchen island is.

Make time to clear the clutter & have a one in one out rule so it doesn’t build up again. Think 🤔 about do I really need that new handbag or would you rather have a lovely meal out with your partner?

If you have ever heard of the book Swedish death cleaning it is worth a read. It’s not being morbid it just makes you think about all the rubbish you may have in your loft & whether your kids will just bin it when you’re gone. If you have some beautiful china wrapped up in a box why not sell it & use the money to do something that will make you happy 😊. It’s not bringing you any joy being out of sight.
Have a think today about items you really don’t need & think about taking a step towards parting with them & don’t focus on the cost.

Don’t forget Tidy home 🏡 tidy mind

Kellie//Professional Home Organiser

Decluttering & Destroying Day 😂

Had an unusual & enjoyable day working with a lovely client.
We were decluttering & organising two outbuildings. We grouped items to go back in, charity & skip. I cannot tell you how excited we were when the skip turned up 🤣. The delivery guy must have thought we were bonkers 😝.

I had the pleasure of helping break up their old garden table & even cut back some plants 🪴 to get to old pots etc destined for the skip.

After quite a few hours and lots of laughter we had cleared huge amounts & left their decking all set for the sunny weekend ☀️.

Hope you all had a great weekend & enjoyed the football early hours ⚽️.

Don’t forget tidy home & garden 🪏 tidy mind .

Kellie//Professional Home Organiser

Organising Gadget

My lovely client yesterday during a wardrobe declutter introduced me to this folding board for tee shirts 👚 & jumpers.
Great little piece to make life easier for us all. Some people aren’t worried about what their clothes look like in a drawer but it will help keep them from creasing up & easier to retrieve from a pile.

Do you have any favourite gadgets?
Most of mine are in the kitchen, such as my hand blender & peeler that does julienne carrots 🥕 😊.

Hope you have a wonderful July & lovely day.

Remember tidy home 🏡 tidy mind.

Kellie//Professional Home Organiser

Kitchen Declutter

Kitchen’s are one of my favourite rooms in a home to organise & declutter. I love a before & after photo as it is good for my clients to see the difference.

As I always quote empty everything out of the cupboard or drawer before you start if you are facing it alone.
When it comes to food & medicine 💊 the first step is to dispose of any out of date items.

As you can see from the medicine cupboard it made a huge difference with the space left over.
With meds they will be less effective and when it comes to out of date food the taste just won’t be the same.

Small containers are useful to group like products together. They can be great for messy jars of honey & for flour etc that can often spill. Saves you a lot of cleaning 🧽 in the long run.

If you can’t face it all in one day break down the tasks. I like a to do list 📋 & enjoy ticking off ✅ what I have achieved.
Celebrate the small wins & don’t give yourself a hard time if you only do a little each day.

Do you take before & after photos?
It’s great to do it when you are decorating your home too.

Hope you are all staying cool 😎 in this heatwave & have a lovely weekend.

Kellie//Professional Home Organiser

Five Star ⭐ Review

What a lovely review to wake up to this morning after a crazy night of thunderstorms ⛈️ & lightning ⚡️.

Anyone that works for themselves really appreciates these comments as we don’t have any line managers telling us if we are doing a good job or not.

Helping others is definitely a passion of mine & I am glad that shows through when I only spent a couple of hours with this lovely client.

Have a lovely day everyone & stay cool 😎 & hydrated. I’m off to do auntie duties before work.

Kellie//Professional Home Organiser

Family Declutter

Do not worry I am not getting rid of any family members 😀😀😀.

I often find that when I visit or speak to my family & friends they tell me how pleased I would be with the organising & decluttering they have done 😊.
When it comes to my lovely elderly mother in law I get roped into completing the task there and then 🤣.
On other visits she just hands be bits to be taken to the charity shop or for me to sell at boot sale with my nephew.

It’s great to hear 👂 how people I know are getting on & I love to see new ideas & storage you pick up along the way.
So please share away with me & make me happy.
Any advice please get in touch 💙.

Remember tidy home 🏠 tidy mind .

Kellie//Professional Home Organiser

Shining Star 🌟 Award

Guess who won networker of the year ….
Me woo hoo 🥳. I was not expecting it as there are so many worthy winners.
I can’t tell you how happy I am & had to go out with my hubby to celebrate 🍾.

Thank you Lisa Sinnott for such lovely words & nomination. I know my lovely friend Jane Unwin also nominated me. Thanks 🙏🏻 to every one else who did.

Businesswomen UnLtd has been the best thing that happened to me since starting my business. I have managed different size teams for many years, then going out on my own meant losing that support. These lovely bunch of people then became my colleagues & greatest supporters plus friends. Thank you Debbie Gilbert for setting up such an amazing group & happy 15 year business birthday 🎂.

Thanks again now I am off to walk on cloud 9.

Businesswomen UnLtd
pathwaysdementiasupport
Debbie Gilbert
Kellie//Professional Home Organiser
Lisa Sinnott - Dog Behaviourist Hertfordshire

Shining Star Awards

Really honoured to be nominated for an award at the 2026 shining star 🌟 awards.
Thank you Debbie Gilbert for setting up such an amazing group of Networkers.
Thank you 🙏🏻 to whoever took the time to nominate me 🥰.

Wish me luck 🍀

Kellie//Professional Home Organiser
Businesswomen UnLtd
Debbie Gilbert

An Organised Kitchen

An organised kitchen helps in many ways so don’t underestimate a good declutter even if it’s a drawer or cupboard at a time.

💙 Helps reduce stress bringing calm to the kitchen & makes meal prep more enjoyable.

💙 Saves time 🕰️ looking for ingredients, utensils & dishes etc.

💙 Makes cleaning easier if you have clutter free space.

💙 Cuts down food waste if you can see what you have & use up what’s expiring.

💙 Saves money from duplicate buying.

💙 You can maximise space by buying clever storage.

A well organised kitchen isn’t about just looking tidy, it helps your kitchen function efficiently. Not forgetting it makes everyday tasks easier.

One client after I finished her kitchen said “the house is breathing so much better”.

If you have any questions about tips or storage ideas please get in touch. Remember tidy home 🏡 tidy mind.

Kellie//Professional Home Organiser

New Month New Goals

Do you set new goals per month ? Whether it’s starting healthy eating or tasks around the home & garden it’s good to challenge yourself.

If you do set goals & any of the below ⬇️ are on your to do list, if you need help please get in touch.

💙 Shed sort out
💙 Garage makeover
💙 Wardrobe declutter
💙 Paperwork organisation
💙 Loft reorganised
💙 Summer house set for this season
💙 Rooms organised & decluttered

Make June the month to celebrate your home & garden 🪴. I love ❤️ June as my hubby & I always go away. It’s my lovely mum’s birthday & one of my favourite nieces 🥰😂.

Enjoy your day, week & month & please let me know if you are setting any goals.

Don’t forget tidy home 🏡 tidy mind.